Determining Rheumatology Patient Interest in a Group Strength Training Program - Results of an Exercise Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Exercise has proven benefits in rheumatologic disease including reducing inflammation and improving symptoms. A Group Strength Training (GST) program design has improved adherence to exercise in primary care patients but the effect is unknown in rheumatology patients. We examined the interest of rheumatology patients with different diagnoses and the effect of comorbidities in pursuing an organized GST program.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional survey of patients from a rheumatology practice in central Pennsylvania in February and April 2017. This survey assessed self-reported interest of patients in a GST program in addition to demographics, comorbidities, and quality of life measures. Primary care data from a previous survey were used for comparative analysi

SUBMITTER: Rhie K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6641551 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature